The new connector is only slightly larger than the older mini and micro Type B connectors which means that it can be used on mobile devices replacing the existing use of mini or micro connectors. The USB 3.1 standard introduces the new symmetrical/reversible Type C connector.
The old USB standards are also relatively slow and can carry very little charging power. One thing that is common among all the various USB Type A and Type B connectors is that they are all asymmetrical which means that there is a top and a bottom as anyone who has fumbled around trying to insert a USB cable by feel can attest. Until this point we've had to deal with a number of different USB connector types with different shapes and sizes. Charge and power devices with up to 100 watts of power.USB 3.1 SuperSpeed+ supports up to 10Gbps data rate.Use a single cable for power video networking and data.New reversible Type C connector plugs in the first time every time!.
USB-C is here and it is a real game changer!
